Tamara Cartagena
Orlando,United States
Summary
Compassionate nursing student seeking an opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong motivation for success. Dedicated to patient's care and assisting medical staff with critical needs. Im pursuing flexible full-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Unit Coordinator
Advent Health East Orlando Hospital
Orlando , FL
01.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the health unit including filing, faxing, photocopying.
- Coordinated communication between various departments within the facility regarding patient care needs.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and equipment in health unit.
- Answered incoming calls and routed them to the appropriate departments or staff members.
- Processed paperwork related to hospital admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Greeted visitors and directed them to the proper area of the office.
- Provided administrative support to nursing staff as needed.
Patient Care Technician
Advent Health East Orlando Hospital
Orlando, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Host and Server
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Winter Springs, FL
04.2021 - Current
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
Patient Transporter
Advent Health East Orlando Hospital
Orlando, FL
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Informed family members of patient's arrival at the assigned destination.
- Responded promptly and appropriately to requests for assistance from hospital staff.
- Greeted and assisted patients in wheelchairs to their appointments.
- Delivered specimens to laboratory departments according to established procedures.
- Checked all medical documents for accuracy prior to transporting patients.
- Educated patients on safe transfer techniques while preparing them for transport.
Customer Service Cashier
Publix
Oviedo, FL
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Processed credit card, EBT and gift certificate payments in electronic computer systems.
- Exchanged and returned items, noting all details in company database and placed returned merchandise in bins for restocking.
- Welcome customers, and offering assistances to find appropriate products, answered product questions and provided product solutions.
- Stayed up to date on current item discounts to support promotions.
Tire and Lube Serve's Writer
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Orlando, FL
02.2013 - 08.2019
- Replaced cabin, fuel, air and oil filters and tested vehicle horn and lights.
- Adjusted tire pressure on vehicles and warned customers of leaks and tire damage.
- Answered questions regarding vehicle maintenance and recommended necessary repair work to keep vehicles operating properly.
- Communicated with customers regarding status of service work and estimated timeframe for completion.
CNA
Lutheran Nursing Home
Oviedo, FL
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to the care team.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12.2018
CNA Certification - Nursing
Florida Heath Care Academy
Orlando, FL12.2015
High School Diploma -
Colonial High School
Orlando, FL06.2011
Skills
- Patient Care and Safety
- Records Management
- Quick problem solver
- Bilingual
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Health Unit Coordinator
Advent Health East Orlando Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Advent Health East Orlando Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Patient Transporter
Advent Health East Orlando Hospital
07.2022 - 03.2023
Host and Server
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
04.2021 - Current
Customer Service Cashier
Publix
09.2019 - 06.2022
CNA
Lutheran Nursing Home
10.2016 - 03.2017
Tire and Lube Serve's Writer
Wal-Mart Supercenter
02.2013 - 08.2019
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Valencia College
CNA Certification - Nursing
Florida Heath Care Academy
High School Diploma -
Colonial High School